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THE Headteacher and staff at St. Mary’s School in Menston have been selected for top roles supporting schools in challenging circumstances and training new teachers.Darren Beardsley has been appointed to the role of National Leader of Education in the

PLANS to open a new take away in a Bradford shopping centre have been refused by Bradford Council.The application would have seen the last empty unit at the Fieldhead shopping centre on Legrams Lane, converted to a hot food take away - opening until 11pm

RECOGNISE this part of Bradford?Almost 50 years have gone by since this photograph was taken, says our regular contributor Vincent Finn, and it shows the last days of what was known locally as ‘Poets’ Corner’. Taken in 1969, the photo is of Butler Street

THE Dubai Duty Free Mill Reef Stakes is the main event on a strong card at Newbury now that Ayr has been abandoned.Invincible Army and Nebo set the standard on form but preference is for the less exposed ENJAZAAT.The Owen Burrows-trained juvenile has

IT HAS been a mixed week for Guiseley Vixens in the FA Women's Premier League.After picking up their first Northern Division point of the season in a 3-3 draw at home to Stoke City, they then travelled to Middlesbrough on Wednesday night and lost.The

When I first set eyes on the DS3’s sparkling golden roof, my mind skipped back a few decades to the days of stock car racing at Odsal stadium. According to the rules of the sport, only the world champion is allowed to paint his roof in such a way

A BRADFORD sports coaching lecturer has spoken of his “great sense of pride” at being honoured with a national award for his excellence in teaching, scholarship and research.Sam Messam, who lectures at Bradford College University Centre, has been awarded

EFFORTS are being stepped-up to combat anti-social behaviour in a churchyard.The grounds of Keighley Shared Church in the town centre have become a haunt for drinkers.Signs of drug use have also been found amongst the gravestones.And reports have been

EVER heard of a Birmingham roller?What about a tippler, tumbler or cumulet?No? They are all types of domesticated pigeon.The Birmingham Roller is a popular bird that originated in the city. Developed through selective breeding, they are renowned for their

IT IS easy to leave your worries behind on a day out at Fountains Abbey. In its secluded valley setting, you can lose yourself as you wander beside the abbey ruins and along to Studley Royal water gardens. With the exception of rooks cawing

BRADFORD’S new public charge point for electric cars has gone live.The ‘rapid charger’ was installed by Bradford Council at its Exchange Court car park in the summer and will be available for use from today.It has a choice of three plugs, for use in all

THERE has been a “surge” in interest in fostering in Bradford since a major scheme to market fostering to new families.Bradford Council has recently increased the money it spends on marketing fostering in a bid to boost the falling numbers of families

A JUDGE has praised a father who contacted police after his son stabbed a man in the leg during a daylight robbery in Bradford city centre.A judge heard yesterday how Marcus Hoyle knifed 38-year-old Timothy Goggs twice in his right leg as he grappled

A TOP competitive cyclist has officially opened a primary school’s £30,000 cycling track.Jess Learmonth cut the ribbon at the track at Burley Oaks Primary School yesterday, and the track will now be used by the school’s pupils and staff to keep fit and

CHARLIE Wyke has warned League One defences that there is still more to come from him.The Bantams targetman has been a big figure in the recent run of impressive displays that has powered Stuart McCall's side into the top six.They have won three of

A CABBIE who was sacked for groping a pregnant passenger has been jailed for three years for grabbing a 14-year-old schoolgirl in the street and dragging her towards his car while threatening to rape her. Qamar Zaman, 40, seized the child by the

Bradford’s St George’s Hall will be able to stage a “much wider range of shows” once work to improve the venue’s stage and seating is complete, contractors have stated. The changes are part of Bradford Council’s £8.5m renovation and modernisation

LATEST: Police searching for missing man find body POLICE are appealing for information about a missing man from the Ravenscliffe area of Bradford. Bradford District CID want to speak to anyone who has seen or has information about Callum Douglas

JOE Keyes cannot wait to get started after re-signing for the Bulls on a two-year contract. Keyes has been a stand-out performer for Bradford this season, leading the team around the field with some inspirational displays. The Ireland international

"TAKE a bow Zavon Hines, because out of absolutely nothing he worked hard and won his team a corner.” Don Goodman’s commentary may not stand the test of time quite as well as Kenneth Wolstenholme’s “they think it’s all over” Wembley mantra.